You may have heard the story that Manatees are the original inspiration for mermaids.
In my opinion this doesn’t sound likely, but nonetheless, this is an awfully cute collection of manatees.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseamarshall/mantees-living-proof-that-mermaids-are-real-and-beautiful
232 statues. The myths behind them, the artists who made them, and where to find them. Delivered every week — free.